Definitions

at the helm

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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In his first interest-rate decision at the helm of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh showed that his aim is curbing inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Warsh is due to hold his first press briefing at the helm of the US central bank Wednesday afternoon, following a two-day meeting on interest rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

"No MBE was ever more deserved," hailed the annual report of December 1963, as Stannard was named in the Queen's New Year Honours list to mark her 25th year at the helm.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Chief Executive Shantanu Narayen said in March that he would step down once his successor has been appointed, ending his 18-year tenure at the helm of the software company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Woodall stubbornly insisted that the Everest climb would proceed as planned, with him firmly at the helm.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

at the helm

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